Saffron Walden County High students hit the slopes for half term

More than 100 students took to the slopes for the Saffron Walden County High School (SWCHS) February half term trip.

The school trip has become very popular with pupils and this year was no exception.

The clamour for places back in March 2013 culminated in a party of 123 leaving the UK last week for a six day ski course in the Italian resort of Bormio.

The 109 students enjoyed excellent skiing conditions, great Italian hospitality and a range of après ski activities – including ice skating, sauna, pool and steam room and a pizza night at a local venue.

Mrs Hazel Wilkinson said: “The atmosphere throughout the trip was outstanding and the level of progress made by the student skiers was, once again, jaw droppingly good.”

Party leader Chris Edwards commented that the week away was “one of the best ever trips” organised by SWCHS.